Thermocouples come in either grounded or ungrounded variants, which refer to whether the measuring point is welded to the sheath (grounded) or not (ungrounded). There are benefits, but also some tradeoffs, of using grounded vs. ungrounded thermocouples. …
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Venturi Nozzles Measure Fluid Flow Rates with Minimal Pressure Loss
Patrick McGrath | FlowVenturi nozzles enable the measurement of flow rates in pipelines by reference to changes in fluid pressure when passing through a constricted area. With Venturi flow meters, you will see notably better pressure recovery compared to orifice-style flow meters. One …
What Is a Thermal Flow Monitor, and Reasons to Use One
Robert Lukat | Flow, Know-howWith high precision, digital or analog output, and no moving parts, thermal flow monitors are ideal for applications with contaminated or aggressive media. A thermal flow monitor, sometimes referred to as calorimetric flow switch or simply an electronic flow …
Using Pressure Sensors to Monitor Fluid Level
Robert Lukat | Know-how, Level, PressurePressure sensors can be used to monitor the fluid level of enclosed vessels. Accurate output signals are key to keeping equipment and processes operating safely and efficiently, especially when working with small tanks and low pressure ranges. When an …
The Latest Technology in Industrial Temperature Measurement
Gabriel Gonzales | TemperatureThis blog provides an introduction to the basic principles of temperature measurement and an overview of common instruments for measuring temperature in industrial applications today. Accurate temperature measurement is a requirement for almost all modern industrial …